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>Catalyst DL1

The Catalyst DL1 is a digital video engine which bridges the worlds of automated lighting and video projection. It is the second generation offering in the Catalyst family of High End products. Whilst the original Catalyst combined a media server and moving mirror light with an off-the-shelf video projector, the Catalyst DL1 significantly enhances the technology by housing a digital engine in a ruggedized package that has the look and feel of a moving light and the versatility of a moving projector. Users are able to take images from DVDs, videos and other types of media and display them onto a stage, wall, prop, screen or a set - with complete control over image size and shape. The DL1 also provides the ability to project Digital Aerials and provide uniform colour and beam intensity. Unlike conventional moving

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>Formed in December 2002, Projected Image Digital, sister-company to Projected Image, was showing a selection of the Digital Media Servers it distributes, including IRAD's RADlite and High End System's Catalyst V3 software, which was outputting digital content from the growing Projected Image Digital Content Library.
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>The PIGI S700 (4kW) HMI projector was launched by E//T//C Audiovisuel, the well-known large format image projection and multi-channel video projection specialist. The S700 is part of the new generation of PIGI projectors and is a compact unit equipped with internal dimmer, dichroic colour mixing and correction filters. The company's project portfolio is impressive: recent work includes this year's Cannes Film Festival, and the very dramatic illumination of Buckingham Palace during the Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend last year which must have been seen worldwide. Managing director John Ross Ashton, enjoying a busy PLASA Show, said the PIGI slide projectors are starting to be used in theatrical applications and can currently be seen on Anything Goes in the West End.

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>Of principal interest on the Audace stand was the latest software for the SuperHub AV controller. A popular device for installers, the new software enables IR control interface and is an easy upgrade for existing installs. The new Ani-Touch, a touch screen controller for SuperHub, has some of the functions of SuperHub integrated within it and can thus be used stand-alone to control a simple system.

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Glynn Somers has joined the Heritage sales team of Black Box AV, taking responsibility for promoting the company's innovative audio-visual solutions to museums and attractions north ofBirmingham, up to the Scottish Borders. Jonathan Knight, Black Box MD, said: "Glynn's appointment strengthens our commitment to the Heritage sector. When we added Heritage to an already strong presence in high street retail three years ago, we set ourselves a target to become a leading supplier in the sector and have achieved that. As a result we have a strong and prestigious client list. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and Glynn's appointment was necessary to maintain that high level of service and achieve further growth'.

Glynn joins Simon Markey and Annetta Park who already service the South of England, Scotland,Ireland and Wales.

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UK - XL Video's Malcolm Mellows rose to the occasion when asked to supply a crew comprising the best looking and most stylish engineers, cameramen and technicians for live video production at the 2003 Men of The Year Awards for GQ Magazine. "Of course, I was absolutely spoilt for choice," he says, adding that XL's currently manic schedules did actually slightly narrow availability and, therefore, his choice of sexy specimens from the pool of regulars.

The event, sponsored by Giorgio Armani, was held in the Floral Hall at London's Royal Opera House. It was presented by Johnny Vaughan and attended by a host of celebrities and stars and accompanied by copious oozings of glamour and glitter befitting the occasion. XL Video was working for Dick Straker of Mesmer Productions, who co-ordinated the video production for event producers Time-Based Events Ltd, led by Richard Dodg

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Portugal - When it comes to coverage of top quality sporting events in Portugal, the profile of SportTV looms large. In the last few years, the Lisbon-based cable channel has established itself as a specialist provider of atmosphere-charged coverage of sporting events from all over the world. Recently, with the help of Telex's partner in Portugal, Pantalha, SportTV has embarked on an ambitious program of investment including the acquisition of powerful and sophisticated new broadcasting tools from Telex. The system comprises an Adam CS (32 inputs), a BTR800 UHF wireless intercom system, two RTS ISDN 2002 units, eleven KP12 keypanels five KP32 keypanels.

J. Bonifacio Ribeiro, Pantalha's managing director, commented: "SportTV considered the investment very carefully and tested all the competing products on the market thoroughly before coming down heavily in favour of Telex. I

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UK - For the first time this year, the PLASA Show installed a central feature as part of its stand plan, in the form of a large circular bar, above which was a high-resolution LED information screen, supplied by CT Screenco. The display specialist was able to field its latest, state-of-the-art Lighthouse LVP-1650 high brightness LED screen, displayed in a 5x5 format and offering clear visibility to all the visitors.

Reinforced by 13 plasma screens in various sizes, positioned around the entrance to the Hall, Lighthouse's LVP-1650 is a 16mm pixel pitch screen that fills the gap in the marketplace where a true outdoor screen in required, coupled with a high resolution image, at a cost-effective price. It produces 5000 nits of brightness and its high definition gives TV-quality images from a distance of 16m.

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UK - CT Screenco folded back time and helped bring a 'Fly To The Past' revival to real life when they supplied a 60sq.m (12 x 5) LED display for the weekend event at Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire. Blenheim, the home of the Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, provided a perfect setting for the event. Produced by Harvey Goldsmith CBE and co-produced by Francis Rockliff, 'Fly To The Past' celebrated 100 years of music and flight, and concentrated on a 1940s revivalist theme.

The show included a three-hour air display, featuring The Red Arrows, with Lancaster, Spitfire, Swordfish, Harrier, Mustang and Falcon aircraft, while the music included Sir George Martin and The RAF Central Band and The Glenn Miller Orchestra (as well as local Fairport Convention man Ric Sanders and his Group). The revival show even offered a trip to New York for the best-dressed 1940

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UK - Large screen entertainment and media specialist Blink TV has taken its winning formula to the 42-date American Idol 2003 tour. This follows on from Blink's work on the UK Pop Idol tour, the first American Idol tour in 2002 and this year's German version, 'Superstar'. Blink was again working for 19 Management, creators of the 'Idol' concept, and was the only UK contractor involved in the first American Idol tour to also work on the second.

Blink Production managed the tour's live video, with hardware and a six-person crew supplied via LA-based XL Video Inc, in conjunction with their European sister companies XL Video UK and XL Belgium. The American Idol video package consisted of two side screens, a centre stage screen - framed by the set into an elliptical shape, projectors, three cameras and a digital PPU. The live video director was Kate Ferris, and the theme mirrored the

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UK - Mean Fiddler's Carling Weekend double header over August Bank Holiday proved to be a huge success. Operating simultaneously at the traditional Reading site and Bramham Park in Wetherby, there were plenty of stages for the production crews to equip with technical services.

CT Screenco was in action on both main stages - which saw Metallica, Linkin Park, Blur and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club headline. This was supported by the Radio One Stage, Carling Stage, Smirnoff Experience Dance Arena, Concrete Jungle Stage and Comedy Stage. At both venues the company provided 30sq.m screens, stage left and right, with front-of-house delayed LED screens for the audience behind the mix position. This took the form of an 18sq.m Lighthouse LVP1650 (16mm) LED display at Reading, and Screenco 25mm screen at Leeds. While CT Screenco took a broadcast feed at the Reading Festival they provided a

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UK - SEOS has appointed Martin Howe to the position of vice-president of visualization, with effect from 22 September 2003. Based at SEOS' headquarters in Burgess Hill, UK, Howe will be leading a strategic review of the visualization business, working closely with the existing team to further develop SEOS' presence in the leisure and entertainment markets.

Howe has over 22 years of extensive experience in the system integration business for visualization and display systems. His career started with Electrosonic in project management and system design working on large, multi-disciplined projects around the world. After a period working as service manager and then engineering manager, Martin moved into a sales management role, primarily focusing on business development and large complex systems sales.

A move to Barco saw him leading business development activities in a range of

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UK - After three years and £540m, Birmingham's new Bullring retail development has opened. Boasting 150 shops - principally department stores and high street names, plus smaller specialist boutiques and restaurants, the development adds weight to Birmingham's claim that it is fast becoming Europe's new shopping capital. At the centre of the development is the new Selfridges store, designed by architects Future Systems, who reportedly based their designs on a chainmail dress by Paco Rabanne. The curvy new store is covered with over 15,000 spun aluminium discs. With each interior level designed by individual interior designers, the store is as striking inside as it is from the exterior.

Following on from the success of The Gate in Newcastle (see L&SI June 2003), the same creative team came together to deliver the high-tech elements: Immedia Systems looked after the installation a

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UK - Lighting and AV and installation company Metropolis AV & FX is the first UK specifier and installer of the new wireless sound systems from Cardio Theatre. The first EU-approved systems have been supplied to several venues, including LA Fitness venues in Leeds, Tunbridge Wells and Purley. The Meadowside Leisure Centre in Whitley - a high profile independent facility - has also benefited from the new wireless system.

The advantages of wireless cardio vascular sound equipment are numerous. Practical considerations such as trailing wires and messy cables are eliminated, and the clarity and quality of the audio is greatly enhanced. Added to which, the systems are highly reliable and low maintenance - all key considerations for an operator.

The wireless system is also easy to install. Metropolis's sales & marketing manager Neil Solanki explains that clients wanting to upgrade t

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Belgium - Several major new products have been introduced by Belgium's display system specialist Barco at a special meeting for industry press in Frankfurt, Germany. First off is the ILite 3, Barco's top of the line, ultra high-resolution indoor LED display product with 3mm resolution, offering the ultimate impact for applications that deserve a touch of glamour. Aimed at applications including high-profile events such as international exhibitions to key corporate or retail locations such as flagship stores or corporate headquarters, the ILite 3 combines a slim, elegant design with the highest standard of LED picture quality.

The ILite 3 LED module has been specifically designed to offer unrivalled colour uniformity, enhanced colour depth and the highest image quality available in LED display technology today, say Barco. With its high brightness and resolution, the ILite

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UK - XL Video supplied full live video production for the 'Fame City' Woolworth's Kids First Ball, staged in the Grand Ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in London's Park Lane. Presented by Ruby Wax, the event featured live performances by Gareth Gates and Girls Aloud. XL was working for Productionism, headed by Attila Keskin, who created a Fame City TV environment as part of the themeing.

Equipment supplied included four NEC XT5000 projectors, beaming onto two 16ft x 9ft screens either side of the stage. Integrated into the set (designed by Attila Keskin) were 12 portrait orientation 50" plasma screens. The live four-camera system - including Super Giant Jimmy Jib - was directed by Chris Keating and recorded both TX and ISO.

Pre-recorded playback footage was stored on three Doremi hard drives, and a computer generated voting and bidding system was also integrated into the even

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USA - Alan Caskey, formerly of Fakespace Systems Inc, has joined SEOS on a consultancy basis to concentrate on North American visualization sales opportunities and to contribute to the overall market strategy of the company.

Caskey brings with him 22 years experience at senior executive and sales level within the electronics, manufacturing, system integration and service industries. Beginning his career at Christie Digital Systems, he progressed to vice-president, managing the sales force and distribution channels, whilst fostering relationships with customers and resellers. Most recently, as vice-president of sales and marketing at Fakespace Systems, Caskey developed a sales force alongside long-range strategies to streamline the sales and marketing processes. His appointment follows the announcement last week that SEOS has recruited Martin Howe as vice- president of visualizat

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UK - Following our earlier news pieces on a planned move for the Avesco Group, the company has confirmed that it is relocating its Creative Technology, MCL London and Screenco businesses, together with the Avesco plc head office, to a new building in the London Gatwick area, with effect from 6 October.

The new 54,000sq.ft base will accommodate all the company's workforce and provide high-bay warehouse and two-storey office facilities. Explaining the rationale behind the move, David Nicholson, chief executive of Avesco plc, commented: "Since we merged the sales, project management and operations teams of CT, MCL London and Screenco, we have been looking for one building so that the businesses could be fully integrated. This building is larger than we require immediately but provides for future growth as market conditions start to improve."

Avesco's new address is Unit

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Japan - Solid State Logic's new C200 digital production console continues to gain popularity in Japan by attracting sales from some of the country's top broadcast and post- production facilities. The most recent C200 installation took place in August at the Imagica Akasaka Video Centre in Tokyo. A 32-channel console offering 64 processing channels at 48kHz was installed in a new studio dedicated to TV magazine and documentary programmes and HD projects.

Imagica is the largest post-production company in Asia, with five facilities in Tokyo and a facility in Osaka. The company is known worldwide for pre- and post-production work on both film and television projects and also owns two satellite broadcasting channels. Alongside its facilities work, Imagica develops specialist equipment and computer graphics software for the film and video industries. Imagica already has an establish

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UK - ACCO UK Ltd has announced the formation of a new European Multi Media Group, as part of its ACCO Brands portfolio, aimed at providing the company with a major presence in the growing digital AV presentation technology sector. ACCO's entry into the market comes with the launch of the exclusive NOBO brand of digital projectors, based on Texas Instruments market leading DLP technology.

Ashley Murdoch, who recently joined the company from Sony Europe, is general manager of the Multi Media Group: "The NOBO brand is already a market leader in overhead projection and we are launching portable projector technology in line with the move towards digital devices across all of our core markets. We have developed a range of machines and a business model that specifically address the requirements of business, presentation and education users, in terms of performance, portability, re

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UK - High production values topped the agenda at Liverpool's 'City of Light 2003' son et lumière spectacular, organized by Liverpool City Council's Special Events Team, and staged in the middle of the lake in Sefton Park, at the heart of the City. The event, project managed by Kirstie Blakeman, production managed by Nick Handford and designed by Lee Forde, consisted of three 25-minute shows per night, enjoyed - free - by over 15,000 people.

At the technical and creative core of City of Light 2003 - an accessible, historical take on Liverpool to celebrate it winning the European Capital of Culture bid for 2008 - was a fabulous 40m wide by 20m high water screen which formed the projection surface for the show, featuring video, laser projections and lighting effects.

A three tiered production platform, designed by site manager Stu Stalker, was built on the concrete foundations

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UK - AV rental specialist Blitz created a week-long son et lumière event in the atmospheric setting of Oxford's Oriel College. The show, entitled '1326 And All That', was a specially commissioned narrative of the college's history and featured a dramatic 100ft by 50ft projection onto the façade of Oriel's Front Quadrangle, combined with theatrical lighting effects, narrative voiceover and a cast of characters from the college's past.

Blitz project managed all technical aspects of the 45-minute show, using E//T//C UK to create scroll artwork with historical material from the college's archives. Projection onto the towers, turrets and arched windows of the 360-year old buildings was via two 6k PIGI projectors, each fitted with double rotating scrollers. To achieve the correct projection angle the projectors had to be manoeuvred into a room at the top of a narrow stone spiral sta

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UK - The eighth BBC Proms in The Park once again provided a festival of entertainment for nearly 40,000 people assembled in Hyde Park. CT Screenco have been providing image reinforcement for the crowds in the park since the very first Proms event, with the company's then proprietary Sony Jumbotron JTS17 CRT system.

Working through production companies, Mantaplan and Partnership Productions, this year CT Screenco supplied two 60sq.m LED screens, rigged stage left and right. The company also supplied a video delay channel via its Mini Mobile, for the benefit of those towards the rear, helping to alleviate the problems of audio synching. The live 'prom' simultaneously takes place at Donegal Square, Belfast, Pacific Quay, Glasgow and Singleton Park, Swansea before the traditional Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, which is relayed by satellite to the fou

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UK - The 2003 V Festivals once again formed part of CT Screenco's busy summer season as they continue to service the event with video production. Sponsored by Virgin Mobile, the V Festivals started in 1996, and are now held simultaneously at 'north' and 'south' locations (Hylands Park, Chelmsford, and Weston Park, Staffordshire). CT Screenco provided their services through production companies Maztec in Chelmsford and Roseclaim in Shropshire. Bands this year included the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay, Foo Fighters, David Gray, PJ Harvey, Queens of the Stone Age, Ash, Underworld, Feeder, Super Furry Animals, Morcheeba and The Hives.

CT Screenco again supplied two 32sq.m (8 x 4) screens, either side of the stage, in both locations. They provided 25mm high brightness LED displays in Shropshire, while at Hylands Park they fielded a pair of 6 x 6 Lighthouse LVP1650 16mm screens, st

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